"We have to continue to work on property tax reform,” said Amedore, 49-year-old home builder. “We have to make sure we work on getting the public education system proper funding and get better workforce training. We also have to create a digital infrastructure and clean water. There’s also the issue of addiction treatment, putting people’s lives back together.”

The position carries a two-year term with a $79,500 salary. The district includes a portion of Ulster County, including Highland and Lloyd. It also encompasses all of Montgomery and Greene counties, and portions of Schenectady and Albany.

Strong, 63, is an environmental energy consultant, who said she would focus on fighting for affordable health care, women's rights to choose and addiction services, in addition to "joining the battle against climate change."

Amedore said he thinks his re-election "reflects the dedication that my staff and I had," noting, “I've listeedn to the constituents and brought their concerns to the floor of the Senate.”